Tongston is the leading multi-award-winning group with a presence in Abuja, London, Singapore & New York that transforms people, organizations & governments into valuable, profitable & influential entities through entrepreneurial education, enterprise, finance, and media. We do this through our 5 integrated businesses: Tongston Holdings | Tongston College | Tongston Institute | Tongston Ventures | Tongston Media. We have worked with hundreds of clients, and partner with leading organizations globally.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Policy Regulatory and Governance Graduate Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Roles and Responsibilities
Monitoring and advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements.
Drafting and negotiating corporate agreements.
Handling company secretarial duties.
Advising on corporate governance matters; and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines.
Providing legal input on the deployment of products and services, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Managing intellectual property of the group including filings, renewals, and making recommendations as required.
Development and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Manage and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution activities.
Managing procurement, engagement and interfaces with external counsel.
Supporting legal due diligence on Tongston’s target investee companies.
Providing legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate law matters.
Advising on legal and regulatory matters impacting the company's operational, business and strategic initiatives.
Education, Experience, and Skills
LLB in Law or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited institution of learning.
At least 2 years experience in a law firm focused on commercial/corporate law.
License to Practice in Nigeria and any other common law jurisdictions will be an added advantage with a strong preference for qualification to practice as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
Relevant legal qualifications, either solicitor, barrister or CILEX.
Strong legal experience in corporate and commercial matters.
Good negotiation skills.
Excellent contractual drafting skills.
Experience in handling corporate secretarial matters.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated and takes initiative.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Possess Entrepreneurial attitude, skills, and knowledge.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools - PowerPoint word and Excel.
Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects.
High integrity, ethics, and work standards.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ideal candidate sees a medium-to-long-term career as an in-house counsel in a fast-paced challenging work environment cutting across multiple industries.
Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected]using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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Note
The form contains:
Questions to give us an insight into who you are, your thought process, your goals in order to assess fit and;
Competency-based questions to assess your ability to meet key competencies (skills, knowledge, and attitude) required of Tongston and the role/team you are applying for placement during your time in Tongston, should you be accepted.